Chrystia Freeland Can't Say When U.S. Softwood Lumber Dispute Might Be Settled

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the outlines of a deal with the United States to resolve the softwood lumber dispute are in place.But she can't predict whether the persistent trade irritant will be settled before negotiations begin on Aug. 16 to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement."I do think an agreement which benefits both Canada and United States ... is absolutely possible and achievable and I can see the outlines of that agreement already," Freelan